May Bank Holiday Opening Hours at It’s almost time for another Bank Holiday. will be closed for the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 26th May 2025. As ever, reorder prescriptions early to avoid running out over the long weekends, and make sure you know what to do if you need help when we’re closed. Order … Continued
Spring COVID Boosters – Book Online Now Spring vaccinations giving extra protection against COVID-19 can be booked online from today. The first appointments are available from 1st April, but you can book online today, through the NHS App or by calling the National Booking Line on 119. Spring Boosters will be available until 17th June … Continued
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Change NHS: Help Build a Health Service Fit For the Future The NHS is creating a new 10-year Health Plan so it can meet everyone’s needs in the future. The plan will focus on improving care and supporting patients and staff better. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences to help shape … Continued
Meet & Move: Boosting Physical Health and Wellbeing for Over 75s Meet and Move began as a pilot project with just five members in one weekly group. Four years later, 240 patients have come through the programme. Seventy long-term members come to regular classes in four locations. There are even have a few members competing … Continued
Wheeze Clinic: Reducing Avoidable Deaths from Asthma This case study shows how bringing specialist care into GP practices can improve asthma management for kids and teens. The project was presented to practice staff at our September Away Day. Background In 2014, a National Bundle of Care was introduced to prevent asthma deaths. It followed a … Continued
Get Your Autumn COVID-19 Vaccine As we move into autumn, the protection from earlier COVID-19 vaccines may wear off. To help those at higher risk, the NHS is offering a free COVID-19 vaccine booster this autumn. Why You Should Get Vaccinated Vaccines lower the chances of getting very sick from COVID-19. Last autumn, people who … Continued
Think Pharmacy First This Summer Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns this summer. Your local pharmacies offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP. Highly trained pharmacists at more than nine in ten pharmacies can now assess … Continued
GPs Are on Your Side/Collective Action This news article was originally intended to share the BMA campaign called GPs Are on Your Side. You can read about that and watch the video in the lower half of this post. But with the news last week that GP Partners and Contractors had voted overwhelmingly in favour … Continued
Introducing Homeshare UK North East Homeshare UK North East is a charitable organisation that tackles isolation among older people and helps young people with safe, affordable accommodation. Homeshare recently presented their service at a local NHS training event, and we wanted to share it with you. Read on to find out more. Could Homeshare help … Continued
